*'''NOTE''': More information on the Emerging Leaders Project can be found on the [http://www.ala.org/ala/educationcareers/leadership/emergingleaders/index.cfm ALA Webpage] and [http://emergingleaders.ala.org/news/ Emerging Leaders Blog].

Applications for the 2010 Class of Emerging Leaders should be available about the middle of April 2009.

===What Is the Emerging Leaders Program?===

===What Is the Emerging Leaders Program?===

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===How Are Emerging Leaders Chosen?===

===How Are Emerging Leaders Chosen?===

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The selection committee seeks diversity based on geography, gender, ethnicity and type of library. Particular attention is given to candidates' personal statements as well as those of their references. No more than one person from any institution can be selected for participation in the program.

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*[[Chicago EL times and places: Friday 8:30-5:00, and Salon Saturday 1:30-3:00: both at McCormick Place West W185]]

*[[2009 Emerging Leaders Program]]

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*[[2009 Projects Page|2009 Projects]]

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*[[Poster_Sessions|Poster Session]] Information

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===Q & A===

===Q & A===

A wiki page for ELs to submit [[Q & A|questions and answers]] to one another about any aspect of their projects or the program in general.

A wiki page for ELs to submit [[Q & A|questions and answers]] to one another about any aspect of their projects or the program in general.

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A ''[http://www.facebook.com/pages/ALA-Emerging-Leaders/156736295251?ref=ts/ Facebook page]'' created by 2009 Team V that serves as a central clearinghouse for communication among Emerging Leaders, past and present – a way for all of us to solicit advice and collaborators for upcoming projects, to publicize our professional accomplishments, to share our photos, and to plan EL gatherings at upcoming conferences, among other things. Become a fan!

===Tools for Projects===

===Tools for Projects===

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* Project Management Software - If you are looking for software to pull together timelines, tasks, and group chat features, a great resource is a free account from [http://www.basecamphq.com BaseCamp].

* Project Management Software - If you are looking for software to pull together timelines, tasks, and group chat features, a great resource is a free account from [http://www.basecamphq.com BaseCamp].

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* ALA's own ''Online Communities'' is a virtual workplace open to all ALA Members. You can request a community and set it up with chat, forums, announcements, and more. Visit http://communities.ala.org, and login with your ALA website login (usually your member number) and website password. Not sure what they are or want them changed? Call ALA Member and Customer Service at 1-800-545-2433, press 5 to get MACS, and then 4 to update your profile. To bypass the learning curve involved in setting up a new community, request administrator training from [mailto:lgruenberg@ala.org Louise Gruenberg], ALA's e-learning instructional designer.

The Emerging Leaders Program

What Is the Emerging Leaders Program?

Emerging Leaders began in 2007 as one of ALA Immediate Past President Leslie Burger’s six initiatives. The Emerging Leaders program enables newer librarians from across the country to participate in problem-solving work groups; network with peers; gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. It puts them on the fast track to ALA and professional leadership.

For more information, contact Beatrice Calvin, Program Officer, ALA Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment.

How Are Emerging Leaders Chosen?

The selection committee seeks diversity based on geography, gender, ethnicity and type of library. Particular attention is given to candidates' personal statements as well as those of their references. No more than one person from any institution can be selected for participation in the program.

Preference will be given to those who do not have experience working on ALA committees, task forces, etc. and to those who meet the following criteria:

1. Be under 35 years of age or be a new library professional of any age with fewer than 5 years of experience working at a professional or paraprofessional level in a library and

2. Be able to attend both ALA conferences and work virtually in between the two conferences and

3. Be prepared to commit to serve on an ALA, Division, Chapter, or Round Table committee, taskforce or workgroup, or your state or local library organization upon completion of program, and

Q & A

Facebook

A Facebook page created by 2009 Team V that serves as a central clearinghouse for communication among Emerging Leaders, past and present – a way for all of us to solicit advice and collaborators for upcoming projects, to publicize our professional accomplishments, to share our photos, and to plan EL gatherings at upcoming conferences, among other things. Become a fan!

Tools for Projects

The primary tool for project management is ALAConnect. The cohort has a shared space in ALA Connect here, but each team will also be given there own space in which to work. ALA Connect allows you to collaborate on and share documents, have threaded discussion, and live chats.

Project Management Software - If you are looking for software to pull together timelines, tasks, and group chat features, a great resource is a free account from BaseCamp.